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One Day Trips:
If you are interested in joining a team or volunteering,
please contact Deborah Morrison.
- Saturday, June 6th 8am to 3pm: priming and painting the interior of a house in Galveston
- Saturday, June 20th 8am to 3pm: work TBD
- Sunday, July 26th 9am to 12pm: Assembly of Cleaning (flood) Buckets at Chapelwood in the gymnasium.
- August 8 – 15: 1,000 Boots on the Ground, an effort organized by Memorial Drive UMC to have 500 volunteers working in Galveston.
Multi-Day Trips:
If you are interested in joining a team or volunteering,
please contact Carleen Woods.
- Installation of kitchen cabinets & bathroom. Flexibility on dates.
- Additional work days scheduled in July TBD.
- August 8 – 15: 1,000 Boots on the Ground, an effort organized by Memorial Drive UMC to have 500 volunteers working in Galveston.
For more options to volunteer please visit the Annual Conference website at www.txcumc.org.
If you have suggestions for additional service opportunities, please email us at IkeRecovery@chapelwood.org.
Progress and Problems Mark Six Months of Ike Recovery |
Evacuation Routes
Please take time to plan an emergency an evacuation route. Getting in the car and knowing where you are going is only the beginning. Be prepared for long travel times and limited opportunities to stop. Take a supply of water and snacks as well as empty containers for trash. A spare can of gasoline is also recommended if you’re traveling through unfamiliar rural areas. Call the place you are traveling to prior to leaving and let them know when to expect you and what route your are taking. It's also a good idea to let your friends and family know that your when, where and how long you are going.
Enduring the Hurricane
It is best to follow your local government’s advice and evacuate. If evacuation isn’t requested it’s good to have an emergency plan. Make sure you have a stocked and current first aid kit. Many items have expiration dates so check them to be sure. Keep a supply of food and water on hand. Fill containers, bathtub and sinks if necessary. If you have a gas stove you’ll be able to cook even with out electricity. For all electric kitchens a camping stove and a few propane bottles can do well too. Pull out your flashlights and make them easily accessible and check the batteries.
Inland areas in the storms path will experience large amounts or rain and heavy winds. Flying debris and fallen trees are the biggest causes of damage and power outages. Bring in any loose patio furniture or lawn decorations. Check to make sure that all drainage ditches and gutters are free to let excess water out of your yard. Have a shovel on hand to dig trenches to channel water away if necessary.
What to do if you see a downed power line:
- Do not attempt to cross it!
- Stay away from it
- Contact your local utility company:
- Houston area
CenterPoint Energy
(formerly, Reliant Energy HL&P):
(713) 207-2222
(800) 332-7143
Texas New Mexico Power:
(888) 866-7456
- Dallas/Ft Worth area
TXU Electric Delivery (formerly Oncor):
(888) 313-4747
Texas New Mexico Power:
(888) 866-7456
- South Texas
(866) 223-8508
- West Texas
AEP: Toll free, (866) 223-8508
TXU Electric Delivery (formerly Oncor):
(888) 313-4747
- Sharyland
(956) 668-9551
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